An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism

    September 2012 in “ ˜The œJournal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism ”
    D. Lynn Loriaux
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    TLDR The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.
    The document from 2012 provides a review of hirsutism, an endocrinological condition characterized by excessive hair growth, which can range from a normal variation to a symptom of serious underlying conditions like adrenal adenocarcinoma. It discusses the physiology of normal hair growth in women, outlines common abnormal patterns, and presents a differential diagnosis for each pattern. The review describes a method for physicians to diagnose the causes of hirsutism and evaluates the available treatments, considering their risks and benefits. The focus is on guiding physicians towards an efficient, cost-effective, and safe clinical approach to managing patients with hirsutism.
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